Cumberland County Schools Approves Closures, Seeks $300M Funding for Upgrades
The Cumberland County Board of Education passed a plan Monday to shut down and demolish multiple schools. They're also seeking $300 million from county commissioners to fund $800 million in repairs and improvements across the district. The board voted to begin closing Manchester Elementary School, Anne Chesnutt...
Army issues statement on slain Fort Bragg soldier; suspect brought to NC
(Editor's note: This story has been updated to add new information.) FORT BRAGG — Army Pfc. Matthew Wade, who was shot and killed along with his girlfriend at a Moore County home on Valentine’s Day, “leaves behind a legacy of bravery, commitment and kindness,” the U.S. Army Special Operations Command said in a Feb....
Rampants and Vikings both win conference games
PITT COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — J.H. Rose and White Oak got big wins against New Bern and South Central, setting up a conference clinching matchup between the Rampants and the Vikings on Feb. 20. Watch the video for highlights and more.
Benson Sets Public Hearing On Proposed Electric Rate Increase
BENSON — The Town of Benson Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing next month to gather input on proposed electric rate increases that officials say are necessary to address rising wholesale power costs and stabilize the town’s electric utility finances. The hearing is scheduled for March...
Pender Co. commissioners unanimously opposed Chemours’ Fayetteville expansion
During the Tuesday meeting, commissioners voted unanimously to adopt a resolution that opposed the expansion of the Chemours Fayetteville Works Facility.
FINAL: Campbell 2, ECU 1
East Carolina will open its road and midweek schedule on Tuesday evening with a trip to Campbell. The Pirates and Camels are set to begin play at 5 o'clock ET inside Jim Perry Stadium, on the campus of Campbell. The game is available to be streamed via FloSports (subscription required),...
Community brings theater, celebration, new collaboration
Community and celebration are coming together in a way Fayetteville has not experienced in nearly two decades. On Sunday, Feb. 22, residents will gather for a lively Sunday Funday event at The Sand Trap Lounge before heading to the Crown Theatre for the nationally touring production of Menopause 2 The Musical:...
The Hills (and Halls) Are Alive: FTCC brings timeless classic to Fayetteville
The hills are alive with the sound of music…and so are the halls of Fayetteville Technical Community College, as the Fine Arts Department prepares for its upcoming production of the beloved musical, The Sound of Music. Mark your calendars for March 5 through 14, when the performances will take place at FTCC’s...
Cumberland County Emergency Services awarded Duke Energy Foundation Grant to strengthen disaster preparedness
The Duke Energy Foundation awarded Cumberland County Emergency Services a $5,000 grant to support community resilience, disaster relief and countywide emergency preparedness efforts. The funding will support Cumberland County Emergency Services’ upcoming Disaster Preparedness Expo, a one-day community event designed...
Man Arrested In Connection To Death Of Missing Man
One man has been charged in connection to the death of a man that was reported missing. Earlier this month, 30-year-old Michael Graham was found deceased in his vehicle near a cemetery on Fodiesville Road in Shannon. He was last seen the day before driving a 2016 charcoal gray Ford Fusion in the area of Old Lowery...

















